Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions - the basics
Effective Date:** October 24, 2026
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Welcome to the official website of Simone Michaels. This website is a place to discover books, explore stories, enjoy curated playlists, and connect with the creative world of Simone Michaels.
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By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.
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1. Website Ownership and Purpose
This website is operated by the author writing under the pen name Simone Michaels.
The website serves as the official online home of Simone Michaels, providing information about published books, upcoming releases, original music, curated playlists, author events, newsletters, and related products.
Books and merchandise may be published, distributed, or fulfilled through Arden Row Publishing and authorized third-party retailers.
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All inquiries regarding website operations, content, and customer service should be directed to the contact information provided on this website.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
Unless otherwise indicated, original written content, book excerpts, character descriptions, graphics, branding, and other creative materials appearing on this website are owned by Simone Michaels or their respective rights holders.
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These materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Visitors may view and share links to publicly available website pages for personal, noncommercial purposes.
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You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, modify, or commercially exploit protected website content without prior written authorization, except where permitted by law.
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3. Books and Literary Content
All novels, novellas, excerpts, and fictional characters presented on this website are creative works.
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Characters, events, businesses, and locations appearing in fictional works are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental unless otherwise indicated.
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Book descriptions, cover designs, publication dates, prices, and availability may change.
4. Purchases and Third-Party Retailers
Books and merchandise may be available through this website or external retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other distribution partners.
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Purchases completed through third-party websites are subject to those retailers' terms, payment procedures, shipping policies, and return policies.
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For purchases completed directly through this website:
* Product descriptions and prices will be displayed before checkout.
*Â Applicable taxes and shipping charges will be disclosed during checkout.
* Orders are subject to product availability and payment confirmation.
* Shipping estimates and fulfillment details will be provided with the applicable product or order confirmation.
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Direct purchases are also subject to our separately published Shipping & Returns Policy.
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Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer rights provided by applicable law.
5. Digital Content and Downloads
Digital materials, including ebooks, downloadable excerpts, and other digital resources, are intended for personal, noncommercial use unless a separate license states otherwise.
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Purchasing or downloading digital content does not transfer copyright or ownership rights.
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Digital materials may not be resold, redistributed, uploaded to file-sharing services, or reproduced for commercial purposes without permission, except as permitted by law.
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Any applicable refund or cancellation terms will be disclosed before purchase.
6. Music, Playlists, and External Media
This website may feature original music, curated playlists, embedded videos, and links to third-party streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and TikTok.
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Music and media remain subject to the intellectual property rights of their respective owners.
Access to external media may require a separate account or subscription and is governed by the applicable platform's terms.
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Simone Michaels does not guarantee the continued availability of third-party content or services.
7. Newsletter and Email Communications
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive author news, book announcements, playlists, special offers, and other updates.
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Subscribers may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
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Personal information submitted through newsletter forms or other website features will be handled according to our separately published Privacy Policy.
8. Website Conduct
Visitors agree not to use this website to engage in unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or disruptive activities.
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Prohibited conduct includes attempting unauthorized access to website systems, distributing malicious software, impersonating another person, or interfering with the website's operation.
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We reserve the right to restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the website, its visitors, or its content.
9. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites, retailers, social media platforms, and other resources.
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These websites operate independently and may have different privacy practices and terms.
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We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party websites.
10. Website Information and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current.
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However, publication schedules, product availability, event details, promotional offers, and other information may change.
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We may update, modify, or discontinue website features when necessary.
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website is provided without guarantees of uninterrupted availability or error-free operation.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Simone Michaels and the website operator will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from the use of this website.
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Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricts applicable statutory consumer rights.
12. Privacy
Your privacy matters.
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Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you interact with this website.
13. Changes to These Terms
These Terms & Conditions may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website operations, services, products, or applicable legal requirements.
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The effective date displayed at the top of this page will indicate the latest revision.
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Continued use of the website following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms & Conditions, website content, or intellectual property permissions, please contact:
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Simone Michaels — Author Website
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Email: simone@simonemichaels.com
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Publisher: Arden Row PublishingÂ